Bryant Gumbel |1997

Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times

Remember when Bryant Gumbel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards? We don't either. Warning alarms should have sounded when the sportscaster and long-time co-host of NBC's "Today" show admitted to his lack of comedy experience. Successful in all things serious, Gumbel didn't fair as well during the dignified but forgettable awards night.

Remember when Bryant Gumbel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards? We don't either. Warning alarms should have sounded when the sportscaster and long-time co-host of NBC's "Today" show admitted to his lack of comedy experience. Successful in all things serious, Gumbel didn't fair as well during the dignified but forgettable awards night. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Remember when Bryant Gumbel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards? We don't either. Warning alarms should have sounded when the sportscaster and long-time co-host of NBC's "Today" show admitted to his lack of comedy experience. Successful in all things serious, Gumbel didn't fair as well during the dignified but forgettable awards night.